The Art of Watercolor 16+
Curious about watercolor? Join artist Karen Hill for a beginner-friendly class covering brushwork, color mixing, and simple techniques in a fun, supportive setting-no experience needed!
$140.25 – $160
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Gunnison Valley Events Calendar
Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
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Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United States
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Van Tours with Vandenbusche
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesExplore the history and geology of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with Geologist Steve Jenkins and Historian Duane Vandenbusche. We meet in Gunnison at 8am. Duane and Steve will go over their topics for the day and we will head out in the van to make stops along the way. A miner's sack lunch […]
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Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesCrested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume […]
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Sculpting in Clay 12+
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesExplore sculpture in this four-week beginner class with artist Caroline Toomer. Learn hand-building, carving, and 3D techniques-no experience needed, just curiosity and creativity!
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Alla Prima Flowers in Oil 16+
Gunnison Arts Center 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, United StatesPaint fresh blooms in one sitting with artist Karolina Szumilas using the alla prima technique. Learn bold brushwork, color mixing, and composition in a relaxed, creative setting-great for all skill levels!
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Town Picnic
Rainbow Park 300 8th St, Crested ButteThe Town of Crested Butte invites you to the annual Town Picnic Friday, June 6th from 11:30-2:30 at Rainbow Park. Join your friends and neighbors in a community gathering to celebrate summer! Enjoy free burgers and hot dogs, games, and activities. Bring a dessert or side to share and help us reduce our carbon footprint […]
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CBMBA Kick-off party
Crested Butte Depot 716 Elk Avenue, Crested ButteAnnual Kick-off party to for CBMBA to inform members and non-members about CBMBA's mission and goals, plus upcoming events for the summer and fall.
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Lost Worlds of Blue Mesa Duane Lecture
Crested Butte Museum 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesCome to the Crested Butte Museum for a lecture and slideshow by Dr. Duane Vandenbusche exploring the towns and locations that were lost to Blue Mesa Reservoir when the dam was built. View historic photos and learn about Powderhorn Pool, the Gunnison Tunnel, Gunnison River Resorts, Iola, Cimmeron the Gunnison Navy, the Moncrief Showlow story, […]
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Monday Night Magic
Storyweaver Games 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, United StatesCalling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, we've got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you'll find players of all types ready to duel. […]
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Sally Ride Documentary
Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesCrested Butte Film Festival presents this 2025 Sundance film, SALLY, June 6th and 7th at The Majestic Theater- co-hosting with Gunnison Valley Pride. A film from National Geographic that reveals a rich portrait of astronaut Sally Ride.
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Glacier Farm Tour w/ Mountain Roots Foods Project
Glacier Farm 21050 CO-135, Crested Butte, CO, United StatesGet your hands dirty and join us with the Mountain Roots Food Project at Glacier Farm. Help get the garden ready for a productive season and learn about the important work and collaboration going on at Glacier Farm! We'll also have a station for painting garden bed signs - arts and crafts for all ages!
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CBMBA National Trails Work Day
Brush Creek Trailhead Crested Butte, CO, United StatesFollowing the kick-off party on June 6th, volunteers will have the opportunity to give back to the mountain bike community with trail work on National Trails Day. Meet at Tent City at 10:00. BBQ, drinks and comradery will culminate the day!
Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison
Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!
